Tom Houthuijs

Tom Houthuijs has a range of work experience in various design roles. Tom currently works at Wannahaves as an Art Director since November 2022 and previously served as a Graphic Designer from June 2021 to November 2022. Prior to that, they were the Head of Design at Gimmeconcepts B.V. from February 2010 to May 2021. Tom also had an internship in Marketing & Design at Gimmeconcepts B.V. in 2010. Tom co-founded Bag to Freedom in June 2015, a handbag brand produced by incarcerated women, where they served until April 2018. Before that, they worked as a Designer at Gaastra International Sportswear in 2013 and as a Junior Designer at Mixed Flavours from 2012 to 2013. Tom also had a Design internship at Mixed Flavours from September 2009 to February 2010.

Tom Houthuijs completed their education at NCOI Opleidingen in 2015, where they obtained an HBO degree in Creative Communication with a focus on Campagne & Concept. Prior to that, they were enrolled at Mediacollege Amsterdam until 2011, where they studied Grafic Design with a focus on Concept development. Before their time at Mediacollege Amsterdam, Tom attended IVKO, although the specific degree and field of study are unknown. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Grafische vormgever and in HBO, Creative Communication, though the institutions and dates of these certifications are not provided.